Fun activities are crucial in both educational and developmental contexts, serving numerous vital roles in the growth and well-being of individuals, particularly children. These activities encompass a broad range of engaging tasks, from playing games and exploring nature to artistic expression and practical experimentation. Here are some fun activities;
Decoder Wheel
Kids can make their own secret message decoder wheel. It’s a special tool that helps them figure out hidden messages. By using this wheel, they can turn secret codes into regular words. Each riddle includes a key to tell kids how to set their decoder wheel before solving. For example, the key may say “A is for Apple. The kids would set their wheel so the A and the apple are lined up, then solve the puzzle.
DIY Paper
You can use old photo frames and a window screen to make a tool called a deckle. This tool helps you turn old papers, like worksheets or junk mail, into brand new paper. Kids having their own paper from old papers they don't need anymore. It’s a fun and creative activity.
Recycled T-Shirt Bracelets
Kids can take old t-shirts that are either too small or too damaged to wear and give them new life as colourful bracelets. This activity can also spark conversations about sustainability and
the life cycle of the things we buy.
DIY Sidewalk Chalk
Making your own sidewalk chalk is a fun DIY project that lets you and the kids create chalk in all sorts of exciting colours and shapes, depending on the molds you choose. You can mix up your favourite colours, try new combinations, and pour the chalk mixture into molds that could be anything from simple circles and squares to fun and intricate designs like stars or animals. It’s a creative and enjoyable way to enhance your chalk art experience!
Worry Monsters
This is a social-emotional activity inspired by the Mo Willems book Sam, the Most Scaredycat Kid in the Whole World. But even if you haven't read it, kids can get the gist: They can paint pet "monsters" onto smooth, flat stones, then keep them in their pockets to either tell their worries to or squeeze when they're feeling anxious. They can also just be treated like pet rocks.
uFairy House
Jump into the "cottagecore" trend by having the kids make fairy houses and decorations from polymer clay. Once shaped and baked, these tiny, colourful homes and accessories can be tucked into garden nooks, under trees, or any special spot the kids believe could be a fairy's hideout. It's a delightful way to spark their imagination and add a magical touch to any outdoor space
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Avengers Bookmark
Turn their love of superheroes into a love of reading with these clever craft-stick bookmarks. Just note that they work best with jumbo craft sticks.
Felt Flower Bouquet
Felt flowers are great because they're easy to make; you don't need to sew anything. Kids can use these colourful flowers to brighten up their rooms, decorate their pencil holders, or mark their place in a book. They're also perfect for giving to moms on Mother's Day as a special, handmade gift.
Bath Paint
You can make special paint using only two things, and it's easy to clean up! This paint won't leave stains in the bathtub and can be washed away easily. So, while your little artist is busy creating a masterpiece, you can give them a bath without them even realizing it because they're having so much fun painting!
Paper House Village
If the kids have so many toys, they might need a whole village to roam around in — and this one can be made with colored cardstock (littler ones might have to lose some of the definition in the window panes if they are too young to use a craft knife, but squares work just fine). A rainbow of houses is certain to look great in a playroom. This one was created to be a holiday village, but without the festive elements it'll just be a colorful town.
Sensory Sorting
For this activity, two colours of buttons were placed in a storage bag filled with clear gel. Pushing the buttons into the proper spaces is a sorting activity, a colour-recognition activity and a sensory activity all in one.
Finger Puppets
There's no sewing involved to make these fun finger puppets (but kids might need some help with the hot glue gun). Then they can make up their own stories and put on a puppet show.
